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An elegant French dining room at Sukhumvit Soi 31, Le Vendome, named after the elegant Place Vendome in downtown Paris, pulls out all the stops in re-creating a sophisticated and tastefully opulent Parisian milieu. Tables lined with pressed whites are surrounded by handsome 19th-century style chairs ...More

An elegant French dining room at Sukhumvit Soi 31, Le Vendome, named after the elegant Place Vendome in downtown Paris, pulls out all the stops in re-creating a sophisticated and tastefully opulent Parisian milieu. Tables lined with pressed whites are surrounded by handsome 19th-century style chairs, the wood-paned floor is draped with a luxurious Persian carpet, beautiful crystal chandeliers light the room, and as you eat, you’re surrounded by the calm gaze of classic portraiture and soft-hued landscapes. It’s all a little surreal but you’ll feel totally transported to and immersed in a world of la belle epoque refinement and indulgence.

This translates to its menu of French restaurant classics, given modern Thai gourmet touches. Think an entire section of the menu dedicated to foie gras, served variously, pan-seared and paired with caramelized apple and lemongrass, or in terrine-form with an eggplant marmalade, or even as a risotto, chunks of fatty liver studding a savoury pudding of carnaroli rice. Soups, like a rich Lobster Bisque served with pastilla of blue prawn and Thai basil carry on the lingering hint of Thai ingredients, while entrées like Burgundy Escargots served with a gratin of herbed butter, and morel-studded Sauteed Frog Legs, push the meal firmly into la grande cuisine territory. Mains here come in the form of flavoursome pastas, grilled ocean fish topped with indulgent truffle and foie gras garnishes, Provencal-style Braised Beef Cheek, and Roasted Anjou Pigeon served with Iberico Ham risotto amidst other fine French plates. For dessert, the signature Crepe Suzette, still singing from a flambee of Grand Marnier, followed by a cheese platter you can pick at as the meal winds down, is absolutely mandatory. For the very best of French cuisine in a romantic, magical atmosphere, you can hardly do better than Le Vendome. (Jan 2017)

THE BUZZ

“Expect the private rooms to be regularly booked out by VIPs, who come back regularly for the foie gras, langoustines and truffle-flecked beef dishes.” -BK Magazine“The restaurant offers Parisian French cuisine, created from imported, fresh ingredients from around the world. The atmosphere is rel ...More

“Expect the private rooms to be regularly booked out by VIPs, who come back regularly for the foie gras, langoustines and truffle-flecked beef dishes.” -BK Magazine

“The restaurant offers Parisian French cuisine, created from imported, fresh ingredients from around the world. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and the food simply fabulous.” -The Bangkok Post